The service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD — 6.6L V8 and 6.0L V8 engines, 14 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 6.6L V8 — 403 cu in, OHV, turbocharged 6.0L V8 — 364 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LTZ Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · LTZ Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +8 |
| Other 2016 Silverado 3500 HD variants | Silverado 3500 → |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 72 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Silverado 3500 HD manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 892
- General Information 2,135
- Accessories & Equipment 7,647
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 512
- Body & Frame 2,134
- Maintenance 10
- Brakes 812
- Restraints 370
- Drivelines & Axles 677
- Steering 458
- Electrical 3,845
- Suspension 408
- Engine Mechanical 1,106
- Transmission 1,280
- Engine Performance 4,797
- Front Wheel Drive Shaft to Front Hub Nut 188
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Silverado 3500 HD
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — pedals and linkages · 18V578000If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehi.
- Air Bags — frontal · 17V437000A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a cra.
- Air Bags — frontal · 16V651000A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a cra.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — pedals and linkages · 16V069000If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehi.
- Air Bags — side/window › curtain › inflator · 21V504000A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resul.
Owners have filed 72 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Silverado 3500 HD. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Silverado 3500 HD manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Silverado 3500 HD?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 6.6L V8 and 6.0L V8 across the WT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, LT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, LTZ Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, LTZ Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Cab & Chassis 4-Door, LT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, WT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, High Country Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, LT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, LT Cab & Chassis 4-Door, LTZ Cab & Chassis 4-Door, WT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2016 Silverado 3500 HD problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Silverado 3500 HD, covering service brakes, hydraulic, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2016 Silverado 3500 HD wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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